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Mehmet Emir
Mehmet Emir pairs a Turkish form of Muhammad with an Arabic name meaning ruler or commander.
Meaning
Mehmet carries the meaning praised or worthy of praise. Emir means ruler, prince, or commander; the paired name brings these meanings together rather than forming a separate phrase.
Origin
Mehmet is the established Turkish form of the Arabic name Muhammad. Emir also comes from Arabic, and the two are used together as a boy’s name in Turkish.
In recent years
Mehmet Emir was among the most chosen names for a time, appearing in three earlier top-100 lists and reaching a best rank of 77. It does not appear in the most recent official top-100 list.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Mehmet Emir can sit on two lines above the birth date for a simple, welcoming keepsake.
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